Nicholas II of Russia

The opposition in Russia opposed to Tsar Nicholas II autocratic style of before 1905 can be categorised into two main groups: Revolutionaries and Reformers (liberals). In turn the revolutionaries can be further divided into three distinct groups: Populists, Social Democrats and Social Revolutionaries. It has long been debated how much of a danger they posed to the tsardom, before 1905, which is what I shall be discussing. The Populists, who dated back to the 1870s, regarded that Russia’s future…

On March 3, 1861, Tsar Alexander II granted new rights to the peasants by passing his emancipation edict. These rights allowed for peasants to own property, marry as they chose, and file suits in the court of law. As there were pro’s to the emancipation, there were also cons. One of the…

things as well as conquering many failures, making both into benefits for Russia. Catherine the Great was a German princess turned Russian Empress. She gained her throne through a coup d’état with her husband Peter III, ruling for 34 years until her death. Many believe Catherine the Great was a power hungry dictator, but Catherine ruled as an enlightened despot, this is shown with all the accomplishments she made to help Russia and not herself. Born on May 2, 1729, in Stettin Prussia, Catherine…

Sophie Auguste Friederike von Anhalt- Zerbst became the portrait of Russian enlightenment and subsequently immortalized in Russian history as Catherine the Great. Following a coup and the murder of her husband Peter III, Catherine reigned as empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. Her reign was simultaneously supported by the enlightenment era whose ideas began to spread throughout Europe. Supported by philosophes like John Locke, Montesquieu and Voltaire, the enlightenment era contested previous…

Unlike his predecessor Catherine the monarch, Alexander II, was not as favored by his subjects. The monarchs were not excluded from this sentiment against him, as in their class emerged a branch of young educated nobles, who would later make it their focus to bring the emperor’s demise. Furthermore, following…

chaotic than the last and sparser in terms of its placement within the overall structure of the piece; three consecutive movements follow the penultimate Promenade theme (discounting the modified minor version within the movement Catacombs). The final reinstatement of Promenade is heard in the form of the final movement, entitled The Bogatyr Gates (In the Capital in Kiev). The grandeur of the finale is anticipated by a virtuosic rising cadenza, leading into the already familiar finale, but this…

Under Tsar Alexander II, Russia experienced a few changes. One of the most radical changes to have occurred was the liberation of serfs; fifty million serfs were freed. Emancipated peasants formed new communities, and as part of these new groups were allowed to own land through grants given by the government. Unfortunately, being part of a commune in which decisions and landowning was a shared event, individual peasants could not put up their portion of land for sale and leave their community to…

Catherine used all her resources to cover for her weak points. During her reign, Catherine made many reforms in areas of social, educational, and political life of Russia. Of these reforms her educational and economic policies are most gallant as they uniquely transformed Russia. Catherine the Great improved Russian education especially that of the children and women. Although her institution was originally meant for her grandsons, Catherine adopted basic principles to every childhood education…

Catherine was also known as Catherine II. But her real name is Sophie Friedreike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbest. Catherine’s father was a German Prince. Which makes Catherine a German Princess. Catherine was related to the Dukes of Holstein through her mother. Which means she, Catherine, was around royalty all her life. The Dukes of Holstein is a state of the Holy Roman Empire. Catherine had two kids. Her daughter name was Anna Petrovan, and her sons name was Paul I of Russia. Catherine was born on…

Princess Sophia August Frederika was born in the German city of Stettin, (now Poland) on Apr 21, 1729. She was born into royalty, her father Prince Christian August of Anhalt-Zerbst and her mother Princess Johanna Elizabeth of Holstein-Gottorp. The Russian empress reigned from 1762-1796 marking her Russia's longest female ruler ruling for over thrity years. Catherine's husband the grand duke Peter displease the military, nobles, offcials, and the Orthodox church. After 6 months of his rule…